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Page 1: Catalog - Suncoast Developers Guild · Catalog Effective January 2020 version 1.12 2220 Central Ave, St Petersburg, FL 33712 (727) 201-2012

CatalogEffective January 2020

version 1.12

2220 Central Ave, St Petersburg, FL 33712(727) 201-2012

https://suncoast.io

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ContentsOur Mission �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������1Notices ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������1Our Team �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������2

Jason L Perry, Chief Executive Officer ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������2Mark Dewey, Core Instructor �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������2Katherine Trammell, Campus Director ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3Kento Kawakami, Enrollment Specialist ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3Lauren Mabra, Marketing Outreach Coordinator �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3

Faculty ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3Our Facility �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4

Business Hours ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4Observed Holidays ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4

Curriculum ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������5Program Description �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������5Definition of Clock Hours ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������5Transfer of Academic Credit ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������5Program Objectives ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6Program Schedule (2020) ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6Web Development (396 Clock Hours) ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������7

Classwork and Homework �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������8Daily Content �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������8Lab Activity ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������8Assignments ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������8Projects ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������8Capstone Project �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������8Modes �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������9

Daily Schedule �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������9Application Process ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������10Program Costs ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������10

Tuition ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������10Payment �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������10Financial Aid & Scholarships �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������11Hardware Requirements �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������11Software Requirements ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������11

Evaluation�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������12Absences and Tardies ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������12Graduation Requirements ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������13Certificate of Completion ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������13

Career Services ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������14Transcripts ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������14Student Services ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������15

Student Financial Assistance ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������15Code of Conduct ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������15Cancellation and Refund Policy �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������16Complaints �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������16

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Our Mission

Our mission is to provide those seeking an education in software development with the technical and soft skills they need to pursue rewarding careers as programmers� We also seek to promote a sense of community among local technology organizations, sup-porting members in a way that strengthens our community and promotes the common good�

NoticesSuncoast Developers Guild, Inc� is a not-for-profit corporation registered with the State of Florida�

Jason L Perry, CEO

Licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education�

Additional information regarding this institution may be obtained by contacting theCommission at 325 West Gaines St�, Ste� 1414, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400, toll-freetelephone number (888) 224-6684�

Students will be notified of any change to the institution’s status�

Suncoast Developers Guild, Inc� is an equal opportunity employer�

Suncoast Developers Guild, Inc� does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, military or veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, in any of its activities or operations� These ac-tivities include, but are not limited to: hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services, administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarships, and other programs� We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for our staff, students, volunteers, and members�

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Our Team

Jason L Perry, Chief Executive Officer

Jason is a native Floridian who started building for the web as a teen in the mid-’90s, so he’s been a web developer for about as long as anybody� Co-founding the Tampa Ruby Brigade in 2006, Suncoast Developers Guild in 2015, Jason takes pride in being a leader in the local tech community� After stints in academia, startups, and as a consulting freelancer, he’s found great joy in mentoring and sharing the knowledge gained along the way� He’s also a game develop-ment enthusiast, passionate about cryptocurrency, and loves animation� Jason is a father, a skeptic, entirely too opinionated, and prefers a word count in powers of two� When the world gets heavy you can find him either unbuilding LEGO® sets as catharsis or harnessing his power animal—the panda�

Academics

Mark Dewey, Core Instructor

Mark has seen success in both the government and commercial arenas of software engineer-ing� Graduating from University of Pitt at Johnstown with a BS in Computer Science, Mark has fostered a love of being a lifelong learner� Through his journey of building a wide variety of software, Mark has found a passion for revolutionizing industries and a drive to improve people’s lives through new technology and paradigms� When not trying to change the world, Mark can be found outside enjoying the sun in his hammock, learning a new hobby or rede-signing a bad user experience� Over the years, Mark has developed a passion for mentoring young and ambitious talent, and wants to bring developer training to the next level�

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Operations

Katherine Trammell, Campus Director

A Florida transplant that originated from Michigan, Katherine is an alumnus from The Iron Yard� After joining the TIY team she soon found her love for supporting the local tech community, especially the Kids Academy classes� She uses her experiences as a developer and former student to help elevate the experience on the SDG campus� As Operations Unicorn, Katherine assists with career support and student success� Katherine is also a community liaison for events on campus and our volunteer coordinator�

Kento Kawakami, Enrollment Specialist

Lauren Mabra, Marketing Outreach Coordinator

Faculty

Mark Dewey Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, University of Pittsburgh

Jason L Perry High School Diploma and twenty three years expereince in the field

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Our FacilityThe Academy at Suncoast Developers Guild operates from St� Petersburg’s Grand Central District� A thriving business and innovation district on it’s own, it has easy access to Down-town’s beautiful waterfront parks, restaurants, craft breweries and entertainment�

The facility has all necessary equipment to offer an excellent learning experience, including but not limited to: desks, chairs, projectors, a/v system, high-speed Internet access, white-boards and a reading library�

The 4,230 square-foot facility includes a classroom to accommodate 30 students, in addition to common areas for social gatherings and breakout sessions�

2220 Central AveSt Petersburg, FL 33712

(727) 201-2012

Business Hours

Monday–Thursday 9am–5pmFriday 9am–3pm

Observed Holidays

The Academy at Suncoast Developers Guild observes the following holidays� The facility will be closed and classes will not meet on the these days:

• New Year’s Day• Martin Luther King’s Birthday• President’s Day• Easter Monday• Memorial Day• Independence Day• Labor Day• Halloween• Veteran’s Day• Thanksgiving Day (and following Friday)• Christmas Eve• Christmas Day

If you observe holidays not listed here and have concerns about how they might impact your experience, please contact us�

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CurriculumOur three-month program runs up to four cohorts per year, starting roughly every quarter�

The courses are given a unique identifier consisting of letters representing the program name and are numbered sequentially� WD is the acronym for Web Development� 100-series are the numbers for these beginner courses�

Program Description

This course of instruction prepares individuals for entry-level jobs as junior front-end or back-end web developers� Graduates should be able find employment with companies who build and maintain their own websites and web applications (i�e� product work), or with agencies that produce websites and web applications for other companies (i�e� client work)�

Students will learn client-side (front-end) technology: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript as well as server-side (back-end) technology such as �NET, Node�js, or Ruby on Rails� At the end of the course, students should be able to create beautiful, fully functional websites backed by databases and server-side applications�

Definition of Clock Hours

Clock Hours are defined as a period of 60 minutes with a minimum of 50 minutes of instruction in the presence of an instructor� The breakdown of clock hours for full program is as follows:

180 Theory Hours + 216 Lab Hours = 396 Total Clock Hours

Transfer of Academic Credit

We do not accept any transfer credits or clock hours and we cannot offer any academic credit when you complete the program� Transfer of clock hours earned at Academy at Suncoast De-velopers Guild is at the discretion of the accepting institution�

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Program Objectives

After completing this program, students should be able to:

• Use HTML and CSS to create static web pages• Utilize version control systems (such as Git) to store and manage source code• Utilize the console and text editor to create and manage project resources• Read and write computer programs and scripts• Understand and explain fundamental programming concepts such as scalar and composite

data types, the use of operators, control structures• Understand and explain foundational paradigms, such as object-oriented, functional, im-

perative, declarative, and procedural programming styles• Use JavaScript to manipulate the DOM• Manage relational data for use in applications• Utilize advanced data structures and relationships in applications• Research syntax and troubleshoot bugs via documentation and forums online• Explain test driven development and write unit tests• Create applications using a JavaScript framework• Perform client side HTTP calls to external APIs• Create and secure APIs• Deploy applications to cloud providers• Create a professional portfolio of projects and write resumes and cover letters• Explain the differences between freelancing and full-time work• Plan a software project from idea to completion• Execute a project plan and deploy a project

There are three main units� Each unit is outlined on the following page, including examples of the topics covered�

Program Schedule (2020)

Cohort Class Start Date Anticipated End Date

17 February 10, 2020 April 30, 2020

18 May 10, 2020 July 31, 2020

19 August 10, 2020 November 2020

20 January 2021 TBD

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Web Development (396 Clock Hours)

Web Development Fundamentals (WD101 - 99 Clock Hours)

The first unit of the program will cover fundamental skills for software developers� Students will get to know their development environment and tools while diving into the core web tech-nologies: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript�

Background and Basics Development environment, text editor, version control & Git, HTML & CSS

Programming Fundamentals Syntax, Methods and functions, Control structures

Paradigms Objects, constructors, and object-oriented programmingAnonymous functionsScope, closures, and `this`Asynchronous programming; callbacks and promises

Front-end Frameworks (WD102 - 132 Clock Hours)

Going into the second unit, students will get hands-on experience with the latest best practices for modern JavaScript development� Students will learn about building complex interactive applications with React, a popular JavaScript library for building user interfaces�

Modern JavaScript tooling webpack, ES2015+, transpiling, modules, DeployingReact Component driven design, Routing, Managing complex state

Intermediate Web Concepts Using data (via JSON), Intermediate CSS, APIs, AJAX, REST

Back-end Frameworks (WD103 - 165 Clock Hours)

In the final unit, students will round out their full-stack toolkit with an exploration of the serv-er-side technologies that power applications on the web and mobile devices� Students will be able to choose a focus, such as: Ruby on Rails (and the Ruby programming language), Node�js (and the JavaScript programming language) or �NET (and the C# programming language)�

Working with servers Responding to requests, REST + APIs, Templating Engines, Deploying, MVC

Working with data Database Basics, SQL, Migrations, Object Relational Mapping

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Classwork and HomeworkDaily Content

Reading and video content relating information about an idea� Daily Content is given before each class day� It’s released by the end of lunch on the previous class day, i�e� Monday’s content will be released Friday afternoon� Content will consist of a variety of mediums and sources (e�g� SDG Handbook reading, videos, or blog posts)�

Lab Activity

Ungraded practice implementing a partially complete idea� It should closely follow examples in the daily content� The student is given most of the idea, similar to filling in blanks� Lab Activities are given during class Monday through Thursday, and are completed the same day�

Assignments

Graded, small projects implementing a whole idea it should require an abstraction of the idea presented earlier, as well as integrated with previously covered concepts� The student is usually given some boilerplate to start the assignment� Assignments are given Monday through Wednesday in the afternoon, and due the following morning, before class�

Projects

Graded, mid-sized multi-day (weekend) assignments that build on ideas presented during the week� Usually built from scratch, but may span building and expanding the same application over multiple weeks� A Project is given on Thursday afternoon, and due the following Monday, before class�

Capstone Project

A large project that represents the culmination of a student’s learning in the program� The project is started 4-6 weeks into the curriculum and is due before graduation at the end of the program� The student will have regular milestone checkins with the instructors to receive guidance on the project� The project’s content, design, and scope is determined by the student, subject to instructor approval�

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Modes

Graded work, is comprised of three modes� Students must complete Explorer mode while Adventure and Epic modes provide students additional practice and learning opportunities�

Explorer Mode, a focus on exploring the core concepts, as presented in the content and lectures�

Adventure Mode, a deeper dive into ideas not necessarily covered in class and will usually require research and investigation�

Epic Mode requires the student to tie abstract ideas together and bring professional levels of polish and effort to the assignment or project�

All courses are taught on-grounds�

Daily ScheduleMonday–Thursday Friday

09:00 AM Instructor’s Hour / Warmup Lab Career Support Lab10:00 AM Classroom Career Support Lecture11:00 AM Weekly Review (or extended Career Support)12:00 PM Lunch01:00 PM Lab Lab02:00 PM Huddles03:00 PM Classroom: “With me at Three” End of Day / Optional Social Time04:00 PM Lab05:00 PM End of Day

The day begins at 9am� This time is used by instructors for reviewing the previous night’s as-signments and planning the day’s lecture and activities accordingly� Students use this first hour to do warmup exercises and review daily content� At least one Instructor will be available for answering questions and guiding students through the optional warmups�

The day for students really gets going at 10am with two hours of class time (lecture, activities, etc�)� After lunch is an hour of lab time where students will begin work on the day’s assignment� At 2pm class will reconvene for an hour to reinforce the days concepts and answer questions that may arise while working on the assignment� Following the review, lab hours continue for the rest of the afternoon�

Fridays class hour content will be different the rest of the week (e�g� Career Support, guest speakers)� Fridays end early with optional off-campus social time�

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Application ProcessAdmissions to the Academy at Suncoast Developers Guild’s Web Development program is done through our website� To apply, prospective students will complete and submit the application online� Questions answered in the application will assist faculty and staff in considering candi-dates� Technology-oriented interests and career goals, motivation, problem solving skills, and creativity will be primary indicators when evaluating an applicant’s potential� Previous work and educational experience will also be considered� Students must be at least 18 years of age or hold a high school diploma or equivalent�

Applicants will be invited to a series of interviews with a combination of: the Campus Director, instructors, and alumni of the program� If a consensus is found that the applicant is a good fit for the program, the student will be notified of acceptance� A signed Student Enrollment Agreement is also required� The Student Enrollment Agreement will not be signed by the school prior to the student signing the document�

Program CostsTuition

Tuition is a flat fee of $14,900 for the entire three-month program�

The tuition does not include any costs associated with parking, meals, or any other fees not specifically provided for in this catalog or the enrollment agreement� The tuition does not include any costs that may be required for, or associated with, the purchase of a laptop computer�

Payment

After being accepted in to the program, you can reserve a seat in our course with a refundable deposit of $1,000� The entire amount of the deposit will be applied to your tuition balance, and the remaining funds will be due before the first day of class� Payment can be made by check, money order, debit, or credit card�

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Financial Aid & Scholarships

The Academy at Suncoast Developers Guild does not currently participate in any Federal Guarantee Student Loans or Pell Grant programs�

Diversity Scholarship: Suncoast Developers Guild seeks to narrow the gaps in our industry by introducing local companies to diverse talent� We offer a scholarship of $1,900 to members of communities that are underrepresented in technology�

This opportunity is available, but not limited to: self-identifying women, people of color, indi-viduals with disabilities, and the LGBTQ community� Members of all underrepresented groups may apply for this scholarship� We will deduct the scholarship amount ($1,900) from the total cost of tuition�

Hardware Requirements

The suggested computer for students is an Apple MacBook Pro laptop less than two years old� A PC laptop with the Windows operating system may also be preffered by some students� Suggested Specifications:

• 8GB of RAM• 250GB HDD or SSD• Latest macOS or Windows Operating Systems

Why do we prefer Macs? All of our students being on the same platform enables us to move at a much quicker pace� Processes like setting up new tools experience reduced friction because the same workflows apply to everyone�

Additionally, The open source and web development communities are invested in tools and libraries that work best with POSIX based operating systems like UNIX, Linux, and Apple’s macOS (BSD Unix)� In short, we believe using the macOS best prepares our students to work in the web development industry�

Students who choose to study �NET development with us may also find substantial benefit from using macOS�

Software Requirements

The tools and materials used in our program are open source and free� No additional software is required�

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EvaluationThe Academy at Suncoast Developers Guild uses a pass or fail grading system for Assignments and Projects� Completion of the program depends on a demonstrated proficiency of the cur-riculum as determined by your instructor�

Instructors evaluate student performance with the Campus Director on a bi-weekly basis� If the evaluation shows that a student is not performing well, instructors and the Campus Director may meet with the student to discuss their progress, and determine steps to improve perfor-mance�

If instructors and the Campus Director must have more than two (2) meetings with a student regarding poor performance, that student may be asked to leave the current program� Indica-tors of poor performance include, but are not limited to: incomplete or unsatsifactory assign-ments and projects, as well as poor attendance and/or participation in lectures and activities�

If you disagree with any evaluation, you may contact your instructor, the Campus Director, or file a complaint following procedures outlined under the section titled “Complaints�”

You may not re-enroll in the same program semester if you dropout, or are asked to leave� You must apply for a new program, and follow the same entrance re-quirements as if you are a new student�

Absences and Tardies

• If you are determined to have two (2) tardies in one (1) week, it will be counted as an absence�• If you will be late to a lecture, give your instructor reasonable notice, by no later than 9:30

AM� If you are late to a lecture, and did not give your instructor notice, it will be at the in-structor’s discretion whether to count you as tardy�

• You will not be allowed to make-up any of the missed attendance�

We understand that issues arise; life happens1� Keeping communication open with faculty and staff will allow us to make appropriate adjustments needed to keep you on track� Any extended leave of absense may cause students to fall behind and unable to catchup with the course� You may not be able to return in the same program semester, but can be invited to return in a future cohort� Specific arrangements will be handled on a case-by-case basis in coordination with your instructors and the Campus Director�

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Graduation Requirements

In order to graduate from the program and to receive a certificate, they must successfully complete the required number of scheduled clock hours as specified in the catalog and on the Student Enrollment Agreement, satisfactorily pass eighty percent of assignments and projects, and satisfy all financial obligations to the School�

Certificate of Completion

When you complete the program, and have satisfied all requirements, we will award you a Certificate of Completion�

1 Example: leave may be covered under The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), military leave, or jury duty�

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Career ServicesCareer Support services are including, but not limited to, the following:

• Curriculum including lectures, mentoring, and coaching on interview techniques, decoding technical job descriptions, resume writing workshops, and portfolio building�

• Hosted Demo Day events, inviting potential employers, advisory board members, and community leaders to showcase the skills and work done by recent graduates�

• Host guest lectures from community leaders on topics that add to and enhance the core program content�

• The school maintains a “reverse job board”, used by local employers and hiring partners that lists graduates and alumni who are seeking employment�

Students are also encouraged to participate and attend developer dozens of community events hosted on campus and around town during their time in the program� Relationships formed at these events often lay the seeds for future employment opportunities�

While every effort is made by our team to prepare students for their first job as a junior web developer, and to connect them with employers and hiring partners through relationships our staff and faculty have built in the community, the insti-tution does not guarantee employment.

Career Support is a mandatory part of the curriculum�

TranscriptsTranscripts are available upon student request and are provided in electronic format (PDF)� Transcripts may not be requested by anyone other than the student without prior written (email) authorization from the student� Transcripts do not contain a listing of individual project grades (pass/fail) but do include an indication of succesful completion of the course and the awarding of a Certificate of Completion�

Only students in good financial standing with the Academy at Suncoast Develop-ers Guild will receive a copy of their transcript�

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Student Services

• Staff will provide academic and personal advisement and will refer students to local resources for additional advisement as available�

• The Campus Director will provide financial advisement�

Student Financial Assistance

The Academy at Suncoast Developers Guild does not currently provide financial aid or financial aid services�

Code of ConductThe Academy at Suncoast Developers Guild is dedicated to providing a harassment-free edu-cational experience for everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, or religion�

The institution does not tolerate harassment in any form� Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate for any venue related to school-sponsored activity� A student violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled at the discretion of the institution� Harassment includes, but is not limited to, offensive verbal comments related to gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion, sexual images in public spaces, deliberate in-timidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of lectures or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention�

If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact a member of the faculty or staff immediately�

Students asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately� If a student engages in harassing behavior, the institution may take any action it deems appropri-ate, including warning the offender or expulsion from the school�

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Cancellation and Refund PolicyThe following refund policy will be followed if a student’s enrollment in the program is termi-nated for any reason:

• Cancellation or termination can be made in person, by email, or by certified mail�• Any collected funds will be returned if an applicant is not accepted to the program�• Students accepted to the program will be returned all funds if enrollment is cancelled

within three (3) business days of signing the enrollment agreement�• In the event of cancellation after program attendance has begun, funds will be

returned Pro Rata through 40% of total program hours, based on the number of completed hours�

• Cancellation after completing more than 40% of the program will result in no refund• In calculating refunds, the last date of actual attendance is used to determine

completed hours�• Any refunds due will be made within 30 days of:

receiving notice of cancellation from the student; or termination of the student by the school�

ComplaintsThe Academy at Suncoast Developers Guild strives to offer the best experience we can to prepare you for a career in software development� You may bring any grievances in writing (via chat or email) to an instructor who will attempt to work with you to find a solution within ten (10) days��

If resolution is not possible with your instructor please send an email detailing the situation to the Campus Director within ten (10) days of the instructors response� If escalation is necessary, the CEO and/or President will make the final decision on any potential resolution to your issue�

Students dissatisfied with our response to their complaint, or who are not able to file a complaint with the school can file a formal complaint with the Florida Department of Education Commission for Independent Education:

Commission for Independent Education325 W� Gaines Street, Suite 1414Tallahassee, FL� 32399-0400

E-mail: cieinfo@fldoe�orgFax: (850) 245-3238

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